Perambulators, strollers, and sundry curious conveyances
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Gray and silver Bugaboo, pram version:
We’ve had a run of Bugs lately. Usually we don’t bother to snap them, but each of these has been a little bit different from the run-of-the-mill Bugaboo. This Cameleon is unusually restrained; it’s kind of the counterpoint to an earlier one we featured. Elegant or vibrant? When you shell out a thousand bucks for a Bug, you get to chose.
Westtown, Pennsylvania. Bugaboo, with boot:
The rarely-seen boot. Nicely tailored, infrequently implemented. It’s odd, really, that this rather practical stroller blanket is so little used in the USA. Perhaps it’s because US parents so rarely take their children out in inclement weather.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: Bumbleride Flyer.
I’ve seen more Bumblerides on the west coast than on the east. Bumbleride’s most distinctive offerings are large, lumbering, European-type classic pram-strollers of the sort your Curator is extremely fond, but they also offer two smaller, lighter strollers, both of which can accept an optional carrycot bed which turns them into a small pram. The Flyer is one of these.
Exton, Pennsylvania. Quinny Buzz 3:
Always a delight to see; not only is it not your neighbor’s tatty Graco, but it’s got style and grace all its own — to spare. And if you’re not into a minimalist aesthetic, you can always decorate the front bar with dangly bits.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Britax Verve:
Yep, another fuzzy one. Low light, far away, no flash. Included for the record because it’s the only Verve I have ever seen on the road. It’s like a Zapp, but less felicitous. For serious spotters out there, here’s what it looks like in focus:
The Verve is no longer on the Britax USA website. In fact, both of Britax’s USA stroller offerings are pretty dubious; they look to me like lukewarm copies of types that weren’t particularly interesting or practical even in their original incarnations. That there are only two models offered suggests that Britax isn’t very committed to the US stroller market; something to keep in mind if you might need parts later.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Quinny Buzz 3:
It’s going into an elevator backwards because, as cool as the tripod wheels are, they’re not so hot for bridging gaps between elevators and static floors. And it’s blurry because this was a chance shot. Hey, if you see a rare warbler from very, very far away, it still counts, doesn’t it? Same here. It’s not precisely my fault if the documentation is fuzzy. I try, heaven knows, I try.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Bugaboo with helicopter:
I like a toddler who takes his tech seriously — and somebody in this family has a nice sense of style, too, even if it’s accidental. Love those reds.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Quinny Buzz:
Sometimes pram-spotting requires an eagle’s eye and a fast hand on the shutter.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Mutsy 4Rider Light in “college ocean”:
Must be a 2009, since it appears that “college ocean” isn’t a color choice (in the USA, at least) in 2010. Too bad; it’s striking. I’d confirm this guess, but Mutsy’s site is purgatorial. Pushed by a dad, who seemed to be enjoying the walk very much.
A static picture just doesn’t capture it, but you can’t miss the beauty and grace of this buggy. Aesthetically speaking, among contemporary prams, it’s the crème de la crème.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Orbit, car seat version:
Actually, there were two Orbits spottings on this particular day – they were traveling independently, though, and I only managed to get this one.
OK, two Orbits. Big deal! But here’s the kicker: Both Orbits were spotted entering J C Penney. Those are $1,000-plus strollers. What does THAT say about the economy, pundits?
